2012 Best Fishing T Shirts, Striper Slayers Apparel

Striper Slayers Apparel is a brand-spanking-new fishing apparel company.  Based out of Worcester, MA, Striper Slayers Apparel has this Urban Hooker jones-ing for more.  I met with the Founders of SSA at the 2012 NE Saltwater Fishing Convention in Rhode Island.  They explained to me that the company just launched and these styles are literally hot off the presses.  The owners are not only running the company but they are also tattoo artists by trade.  When they are not beautifying their clients skin with masterful tattoo artistry, they are focused on creative visions for future t shirt designs.  Their style is a perfect blend of old school tattoo art and my favorite past time, striper fishing.  A f#$king match made in heaven.

Their styles are eclectic and the quality of their t shirts and screen printing are exemplary.  Disclaimer: At this point I personally own only one single piece of their fine work, but lucky for me, there are more to come!  I was told that there are many more styles being drawn up now including a fly fishing line.  Ooh-boy!  My buds from Bug Slinger might finally have some reel real competition.  If you have any sense of cool, go ahead and check them out.

Saint Mary's By The Sea Bridgeport, Connecticut (Fishing)

Saint Mary's By The Sea Bridgeport, Connecticut (Fishing)

(For best results you must visit my main site. I will give you tips and tricks needed to land the biggest fish.)

Best Months To Fish: March through June and September through November
Fishing Methods: swimming Plugs, cut baits, sea worms,Species: Stripers, Bluefish, and winter flounder
Best time to Fish, best tide or currents and other FAQs
Directions:
From the East: Take I-95 South to Exit 24. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left and proceed approximately .2 miles on Chambers Street. Next, turn right onto Commerce Drive and continue .1 mile. Turn left onto Black Rock Turnpike (which becomes Brewster Street) and follow .6 miles. Take a right onto Fairfield Avenue and continue .2 miles. Turn left onto Gilman Street and follow 1 mile. The entrance is to the right on-street.
From the West: Take I-95 North to Exit 24. At the end of the exit ramp, continue straight and travel an extremely short distance, then turn right onto Black Rock Turnpike (which becomes Brewster Street) and follow .7 miles. Next, turn right onto Fairfield Avenue, and proceed .2 miles. Turn left onto Gilman Street and follow 1 mile. The entrance is to the right on-street.

Best Striper Fishing Lures (2011 Best Striper Fishing Lures & Best Striper Plugs)

EastCoastAngler.net is proud to continue our second installment in our new series about the craftsmen behind the lures we can’t get enough of. We are bringing you a little bit about the lives of the people who make beautiful, hand made, wooden lures; the producers of true Americana. It seems only fitting that our second post is about an indie plug craftsmen, the artist behind Murph The Surf, Classic Wooden Lures & Plugs. Read on and meet Mr. John Irwin. 

John hails from Mystic Island, New Jersey and spent his childhood near Gravelling Point. John and his family reside in Folsom, New Jersey, his native state. He began making plugs about 20 years ago, and in my opinion his creations are reminiscent of Tim Burton masterpieces. He began creating plugs for a few specific reasons. John primarily fishes using wood plugs, loves working with his hands and has creative, artistic talent. Blend all these elements together – and bam, Murph the Surf is born. Read on.

Best Surf Fishing Plugs: Fish on 8 Lures

Best Surf Fishing Plugs: Fish on 8 Lures
Thirty years of experience of general contracting plus a lifetime of fishing plus one stealthy antique wooden lure collection equals eight. What, you ask, in God’s name am I talking about? Fish on 8, and our latest Artist Spotlight Feature, Mr. Robert Yudichak. Robert is the brains, brawn and beautiful artistry behind Fish on 8 custom wood plugs. Here, my fellow angler is his scoop:Everything is in a name and with this company that holds true. We all know the frenzied, ecstatic angler cry of, “Fish on!” Use these plugs and that will be your mantra. And speaking of things spiritual, the later part of this company name, 8. The number eight is considered an extremely lucky number in most spiritual and religious cultures dating back centuries. Fishing with a Fish on 8 brings the luck right to you.Now, about the artist, Mr. Robert Yudichak. Robert, along with his two sons runs Fish on 8. They are, as their art proves, die hard fishermen. Bob began making his own lures and would fish them. He recalls losing his handmade plugs many times only to go back the next day to his favorite spot to see another angler fishing his plugs. He would tell his fellow anglers those were his lures, the anglers would ask where he got the lures and that got that little light bulb illuminated in the mind of another artist. Read on.

Best New Fishing Pliers: Carbon Reel Company's Prolite-os

(CRC) Composite Reel Company, LLCProlite-os"TM" series Pliers; The Game Changer. Over the years I have forged friendships with many very important people within the sport fishing industry. These people have been the tipping point for the products that become the next big thing in the tackle world. These products are the type of gear that make us lie, cheat and steal our way to ownership. This little piece of equipment is the future of fishing tools. Best Fishing Pliers. Must have fishing gear. Top of the line fishing pliers.

The story

I was recently introduced to a brand new product that just hit the market. CRC's or Composite Reel Company's carbon-fiber composite pliers called The Prolite-os"TM" Pliers. Allow me to explain what makes this tool so special: they are made of a proprietary carbon fiber; this allows them to become one of the lightest weight fishing pliers on the market. They are corrosion free and will stand up to even the worst of saltwater conditions that Poseidon and the rest of the sea gods could throw at us. They are so featherweight, you will not even know that they are clipped to your side. When the time comes to put them into action they always will preform above and beyond the call of duty.

These are absolutly the best fishing pliers on the market. We here at the Eastcoast Angler feel that the Prolite-os"TM" are the best new fishing pliers on the market. And that reason is their genetic makeup, their substantive technology: carbon fiber, my friends. Carbon fiber is the future of where fishing tools are headed and Composite Reel Company is at the forefront. Carbon fiber is a futuristic material that can be found in many emerging applications, from Lamborghini car bodies to the wings of a Boeing 787. This material not only looks good, but is extremely functional, due to it's light weight and immense strength. They are rated as the best fishing pliers on the market. The are the must have fishing pliers for any fisherman.

Prolite-os"TM" description

A new lightweight, corrosion free, 7 1/2", proprietary carbon fiber composite pliers, weighing 4¼ ounces is now available for anglers. The pliers are manufactured with 300 series stainless steel tips, bushing, spring, screws and grommets. The self adjusting cutter, located on the "fish" logo side of the pliers, and anvil are made of Tungsten Carbide. This provides clean cutting of various size braids, in addition to other materials. The easily replaceable cutter and anvil are secured with stainless steel screws and include crimping teeth and a groove for sleeves. The tip of the pliers easily grab lightweight braid and monofilament line. Included with the pliers are a lanyard and sheath. Optional heavy duty sheath available. Pliers & lanyard also sold separately. See PRICING page or click here for more details. PATENT PENDING Top of the line

Best Fly Fishing Guides, Connecticut (Fly Fishing)

Best Fishing Guides, Connecticut Edition

We shock ourselves sometimes. We did it again. We found you another stellar guide. Check Jeff Yates out and tell him the good ol’ boys at the Eastcoast Angler sent ya’.

Fly Fishing Connecticut FFC is the premiere fly fishing guide service for all you tri state area anglers. Its guide serves western Connecticut – and – could this be true?! Extended outings in the historic streams of Vermont! I feel a l-o-n-g weekend coming on. Cough, cough. Sick day, anyone?

The Guide: Just call him “Yoda.” We call him one kick a*& guide. Jeff Yates, a master guide and fly tier, has been scoring big in the waters of Fairfield County for over twenty years. He has mastered the waters of Fairfield County, the Farmington River, the Naugatuck River, and the streams of Vermont. No one knows these waters like Jeff. Jeff knows several secret spots and can guide his clients to success. As a guide, Jeff’s philosophy is to teach his clients to learn techniques and access points that will make them successful in the future. He really takes “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime” quite literally!

Mr. Yates is quite active in Trout Unlimited and his guiding sessions include lessons on stream flows and conditions, reading the water, casting skills, conservation, history and entomology. Maybe he’ll even tell you, “Well done, grasshopper.”

Contact: Check out his informative and well-presented website at: http://www.flyfishingct.com/, email him at: guide@flyfishingct.com

Fishing Services: Guiding and casting lessons in the following locales -

Norwalk River: In this challenging river, fly fish for brown, brook and rainbow trout in over 15 miles of public water.

Saugatuck River: In this extensive watershed and trout management area, fly fish for stripers, bluefish, walleye, brown, brook and rainbow trout.

Mianus River: This is one popular spot! Fly fish for brown, brook and rainbow trout.

Farmington River: The best of the best. This river has the highest trout population density in the state. Need I say more? Fly fish for some blue ribbon brown, brook and rainbow trout.

Long Island Sound: Who needs a boat? You have waders! Fly fish for a trophy blue or striper among the many salt water species prevalent in the Sound.

Naugatuck River: Fish in the waters of upstate Connecticut for salmon and brown, brook and rainbow trout.

Vermont Rivers: Book a room, book Jeff. It is Vermont. It is fishing and there are trophy trout. End of story.

Rates: See Jeff’s site for your desired fishing location as rates vary by location. He has very reasonable rates and also offers one-on-one casting lessons for $50 per hour.

Hot New Striper Lures (Fishing)

Lured in by Some Hot New Striper Lures
Well, you all know I love me some stripers. Some fine new striper candy has come across my radar, and helped me snag some monster stripers here during their Connecticut run. C & C Outdoor Adventures makes some mighty fine handmade lures – and they work like a charm. C & C is an outdoorsman’s paradise located in Northern California. The folks at C & C also guide, which means they know what fish want, and they make it right there – handmade lures! Word has spread all the way to the Eastcoast – The Eastcoast Angler, specifically, that these bad ass lures are a yummy treat for big stripers and blues. (Thanks, Jeff, for the tip.) Well … tested and true, fished and caught, brother. I was lured into love with these lures and had to pass on the word to my readers.
Want to catch a stripe-ahh? A blue? I’ve picked my favorite east coast C & C lures. Read on and see what I think these lures can do for you, besides be a pretty damn good investment:

~ My very own “Midnight Marauder.” The word ‘maraude’ means to loot … any old school hip hop fans out there? This is the Eastcoast Angler, after all. Tribe Called Quest looted for ears, the Eastcoast Angler; for fish. I was able to loot big daddy stripers thanks to this lure.

Here’s the lure: The Marauder Minnow (Shad Shallow)

- It is designed to be trolled fast and be durable. They come in a variety of colors and patterns, 7" shallow, 8" deep, and 5" shallow. The lures are made from lexan, are welded (not glued), and after they are painted, the 3 –D fish eyes are applied, and finished with a rock hard UV topcoat. The top coat protects against scratching, and lost eyes. The lure held up, even after getting viciously attacked by monster blues. Nice work, C & C!
~ Pop, pop, pop, pop, POP! The CC Pencil Popper

- This is the perfect surface plug. The Pencil Popper is made from a polymer and is weighted in the rear to provide those long casts in the surf. Perfect weight for a good, long cast! They are not hollow plastic and have the same durable top coat as the Marauders, but they are coated twice because C & C knows well the beating they will take in the surf. They have internal glass rattles. They are also available in 6", 7" and 8." All bodies have a wire-form one-piece frame.

~ Tempted yet? C & C has more. The Temptor Lure is their newest line of lures.

And features everyone’s favorite; a real Red Head. The Redhead Holo is one delicious striper lure. They are made from welded lexan- you know the stuff bullet proof glass is made from? Yikes – watch out bluefish teeth! They have the same construction as the Marauders. They are 7" and have a very erratic design.

~ So, I’ve spent most of this post giving you great lures for those fierce stripers and blues. But some of the species can be lazy. In steps the Temptor II Minnow. Same basic design and action as the Temptor, but a small presentation for those days when the fish are lazy and don't want to take on a big bait.
It is clear to me the people at C & C know what it takes to catch fish – they helped me catch some stripers. On these lures you won’t find any cheap hardware commonly found on commercial baits. After the folks at C & C assemble the lures, and they have passed quality inspection, they are tested to make sure they swim correctly at speeds up to 5 mph. Intense standards = long lasting gear.
To make these lures even more of a catch, they are family made. Jeff swears they are his pride and joy. As they should be, my man, they are fine specimens of workmanship. But, more importantly, they are durable; their paint withstands the salt water and THEY WORK. If you are ever in the No Cal region, check Jeff out and have C & C take you fishing, for an abalone dive or hunting. But, if you’re like the Eastcoast Angler and dig the right coastline more than the left, purchase his lures online to snag some monster stripers and blues.

If you want to catch big striped bass then click here to check them out

Rocky Neck State Park, Niantic CT

Fishing is allowed on the jetty year round. The entire beach and jetty is open to fishing during the off-season. Jetty located on right side of beach.
Best time to Fish, best tide or currents and other FAQsFish to be caught: Blackfish, winter flounder, bluefish and striped bass can be caught off the jetty. Crabbing is allowed at designated areas.Directions and Parking Fees Exit 72 off I-95: Follow the turnpike connector south to Route 156. Turn left and take Route 156 east for 1/4 mile to the park. The park street address is 244 West Main Street (Route 156).
Best Months To Fish: March through NovemberFishing Methods: swimming Plugs, jigs, cut baits, sea worms, and fly fishing(For best results you must visit my main site. I will give you tips and tricks needed to land the biggest fish.)